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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where will Patty sleep in the trailer?
(a) On the reclining chair.
(b) On the mattress in the back room.
(c) On the sofa.
(d) On the mattress in the hallway.

2. What does Jamie say he still pictures?
(a) Van standing by the crib hanging his head.
(b) Patty smoking a cigarette whilst holding Nin.
(c) Earl smiling down at him.
(d) Van throwing Nin across the room.

3. What is the only reason Nin isn't badly hurt?
(a) Van throws her against a matress.
(b) She lands on the bed.
(c) Jamie catches her.
(d) Her mother catches her.

4. Why doesn't Jamie feel scared when he stands outside?
(a) It is too cold to feel.
(b) He is excited about seeing Earl.
(c) The horror is inside.
(d) Van looks ashamed.

5. What does Jamie shoot across the room as fast as when his mother calls him?
(a) A Ferrari.
(b) A Jaguar.
(c) Di Maggio batting him over.
(d) Van throwing him.

6. Why does Jamie think Earl is glad to be around Patty?
(a) He is in love with her.
(b) She creates adventure.
(c) She makes him feel safe.
(d) He has no other friends.

7. What is Earl making for breakfast at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) Pancakes.
(b) Eggs.
(c) Grits.
(d) Biscuits.

8. Where does Jamie want his mother to take him to in this chapter?
(a) The Groveton Christmas Carnival
(b) The Riley Science Fair.
(c) The magic Covention.
(d) The Stark Fair.

9. What is the name of Earl's ex-wife?
(a) Lauren.
(b) Petra.
(c) Denise.
(d) June.

10. What does Jamie worry his mother has forgotten?
(a) His magic book.
(b) His computer.
(c) His teddy bear.
(d) His magic box.

11. What are the games calling Jamie to them like?
(a) A mother's angst.
(b) A race that has already started.
(c) A maiden in distress.
(d) A beautiful mermaid.

12. How does the author describe the atmosphere immediately after Patty catches Nin?
(a) Dead calm.
(b) Dead quiet.
(c) Frizzled.
(d) Nervous.

13. What does Patty put her hand up like when Earl answers the door?
(a) Like she is preventing someone from entering a club.
(b) Like she is stopping traffic.
(c) Like she is saying an Indian hello.
(d) Like she is shielding her eyes.

14. What does Patty ask Jamie during their card game?
(a) Do you want pancakes?
(b) Are you unhappy?
(c) Do you understand what is happening?
(d) Do you want to move to England?

15. What does Jamie suggest will happen if they don't move into the trailer?
(a) Live nowhere.
(b) Live with Earl.
(c) Move back with Van.
(d) Move into a motel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jamie think his mother left Van?

2. What is the name of Jamie's teacher?

3. How does Patty know Agnes?

4. What knocks Jamie back as he walks outside?

5. What kind of vehicle does Earl own?

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